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Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Road Use Permit and Enforcement Bulletin: FDOT has updated the size and weight restrictions for divisible loads on any vehicles transporting emergency equipment, services, supplies and agricultural commodities. The updated waiver includes the following agricultural commodities: avocados, celery, citrus, corn, cucumbers, sod, squash, tomatoes and watermelon. The vehicles described in the FDOT Emergency Road Use permit may travel all days at all hours. The Road Use Permit is set to expire Dec. 16, 2024, or in the rescission of Executive Orders 24-208, 24-209, 24-213, 24-214, and 24-215. Hurricane Milton Emergency Orders and Waivers: Hurricane Helene Emergency Orders and Waivers: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Emergency Order 2024-014 delaying BMP IV site visits from Hurricane Helene through Dec. 6, 2024. The counties include: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued an emergency rule allowing BMP-enrolled producers in 54 counties to apply replacement fertilizer to reestablish crops impacted by hurricanes Debby and Helene. The emergency rule will be in effect until the conclusion of the extended executive order Nov. 24, 2024. The authorized counties for replacement fertilizer exemptions include Alachua, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Okaloosa, Pasco, Pinellas, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Wakulla, Walton and Washington.
For non-animal related State Assistance needs, contact the Division of Emergency Management, State Assistance information line at 1-800-342-3557. Multiple Farm Recovery Centers to be Held in December 2024: Federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with numerous Florida agencies and nonprofit organizations will participate in multiple Farm Recovery Centers during the first two weeks of December 2024. Staff and local experts will be on hand to discuss programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery if impacted by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program: Eligible Florida farmers, ranchers and growers impacted by Hurricane Debby can now apply for interest-free loans up to $500,000. Disaster Assistance Program At a Glance: USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events. Farm Loan Discovery Tool Farm Service Agency (FSA) Locator Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Hillsborough County Hurricane Milton agricultural storm debris form: Hillsborough County has approved an Emergency Event Rate for the disposal of agricultural storm debris at a reduced rate at the county landfill. Insurance Agent Locator Local Service Agent Locator Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP): USDA's Farm Service Agency's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters. Tree Assistance Program: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill) authorized the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) to provide financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters. UF/IFAS Disaster Work Log USDA Hurricane Resources Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Guides for Florida Producers Post-hurricane produce safety assessment: FDACS provides information to help producers assess
on-farm damage with produce safety implications in mind.
FDA Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the safety of flood-affected food crops for human consumption Protect Food and Water During Hurricanes and Other Storms Food Safety for Southern U.S. Food Crop Producers After Flooding Produce Safety Alliance: Produce Safety for Flooded Farms California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement: Flooding Resources
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